Hyderabad

Hyderabad’s dining scene is embracing global flavours, regional cuisine and creative food experiences in 2026. Korean dishes, matcha, ube, specialty coffee, functional drinks, Telugu cuisine and chef-led pop-ups are among the trends gaining popularity with local diners.

Hyderabad police busted a racket allegedly cheating people by promising to locate hidden treasure beneath their houses. Four persons were arrested and 25 duplicate gold-coated coins, coal, soil and puja material were seized. The gang allegedly cheated 11 people.

Telangana has recorded 406.5 mm of cumulative rainfall since June 1 against the normal 430.3 mm, a 6 per cent deficit. Nineteen districts remain in the normal category, while two have received excess rainfall and 12 face deficits.

NIMS will launch a free heart surgery initiative for children from August 13. The procedures will be conducted by its CT Surgery Department in collaboration with London-based paediatric cardiac surgeon Dr Ramana Tannashuneni and technical experts.

A retired Army man was killed and two others seriously injured after a speeding Mahindra SUV allegedly rammed into them at Hydershah Kote in Hyderabad. The occupants reportedly fled the scene, while Narsingi Police registered a case and launched an investigation

A group of NALSAR University of Law students has opposed the proposal to invite Chief Justice of India Surya Kant as chief guest for their upcoming convocation. In an email to the administration, they cited concerns over the CJI-led bench’s refusal to urgently hear a plea on alleged police brutality during the July 20 ‘Chalo Sansad’ protest.

Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar, during Bonalu celebrations in Hyderabad, accused the ruling Congress and BRS of minority appeasement. He also attacked Congress for unfulfilled promises on jobs and allowances, while crediting PM Modi for employment initiatives.

Ram Charan Teja Akula and Shanvi Reddy Nimma won the boys’ and girls’ singles titles at the 12th Telangana State Sub-Junior Badminton Championship in Serilingampally. Ram Charan won after his opponent retired, while Shanvi beat Saina Sharma

Telangana’s canoe sprint team produced an impressive performance at the National Championship in Bhopal, winning multiple medals in canoe and kayak events. N. Bindu, P. Jaswika, K. Anusha, K. Bindu, R. Rekha and others excelled

Sujatha High School senior boys won the kabaddi title at the Kargil Victory Sports Festival at YMCA Hyderabad on Sunday. They defeated Nagarjuna High School 8-3 in the final, while several schools emerged winners in kho kho, basketball and volleyball

Telangana swimmer Aarush Das won bronze in the boys’ 50m backstroke at the 42nd Sub-Junior National Aquatic Championships in Jaipur. He clocked 29.44 seconds. Shivani Karra, who won gold earlier, added a silver in the girls’ 100m freestyle

A. Kovidhkushal Reddy and Chetan Maale won the Open and juniors titles respectively at the 243rd Brilliant Trophy chess tournament in Hyderabad. Chetan scored six points, while Kovidhkushal emerged winner on tie-break after three players finished with five points

Hyderabad district has completed only 58.58% digitisation of electoral rolls under the Special Intensive Revision 2026, the lowest in Telangana. Over 18.74 lakh electors were found missing as Absent, Shifted or Dead voters. The submission window closes on August 10.

The two-day Bonalu festival began in Hyderabad’s Old City on Sunday with thousands of devotees visiting temples. Women carried decorated Bonam pots, while Thottalu processions and Potharajus added colour to celebrations. Police made elaborate security arrangements for the festival.

With Graduate MLC elections approaching and nominated MLC terms ending, lobbying has begun within the Telangana Congress for seats under the Graduate and Governor quotas. This comes amid Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s call for greater representation of youngsters

Dr Kanike Priyanka, a 28-year-old doctor pursuing MD in Rajahmundry, died at KIMS Hospital after suffering severe injuries in a car accident. Two youths accused of drunk driving were arrested following the incident that sparked outrage across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

Regency College of Culinary Arts & Hotel Management welcomed its 2026–2029 BHMCT and BCTCA batches and Diploma in Food Production students at a freshers’ party in Ibrahimpatnam. The event featured dance, music, bottle flairing and a ramp walk.

The Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad celebrated World Lion Day with animal keeper talks highlighting lion behaviour, feeding, vaccination and breeding. The zoo houses both Asiatic and African lions and also features a 45-acre safari established in 1974.

Pega announced new and expanded university partnerships under its University Academic Program, with VEMU Technical University joining as a new partner. The company plans to add 30 to 40 universities this year to strengthen skills in agentic AI and automation.

Cybercriminals have caused losses of Rs 102.02 crore to senior citizens in Hyderabad in 403 cases between January 2025 and July 2026. Police said trading and digital arrest scams were major threats, while warning elderly residents against fraudulent calls and online offers.

The EAGLE Force and Abdullapurmet police arrested a 30-year-old man and seized 200 ml of hashish oil worth around Rs 2.5 lakh at Hyderabad’s ORR. Police said he procured the drug from an Odisha supplier through Snapchat for sale in Hyderabad.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao participated in Bonalu festivities at several temples across Hyderabad on Sunday. He offered prayers, extended greetings to the people of Telangana and prayed for abundant rains, farmers’ welfare and prosperity for businesses

AGENTX 2026, a 24-hour national-level hackathon at Vasavi College of Engineering, brought together 40 teams to develop multi-agent AI solutions for campus needs. Team Kaal Netra emerged as the winner and received a first prize of Rs 25,000.

Former Cheriyal MLA Gorla Siddaiah died at 95 at his Hyderabad residence on Sunday. A Congress (I) leader, he won the 1978 Assembly election but lost in 1983. Siddaiah was also a witness to the 1948 Razakar attack on Bairanpally village.